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X554 GLH

2001 Mercedes-benz Sl

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,293 mi
Last recorded98,293 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl56,681 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX554 GLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,293 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 96,680 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 92,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 91,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 May 2022 91,341 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 91,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 90,963 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,441 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 88,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,350 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,109 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 69,181 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre side wall is split but not down to the cords

Pass 7 Jun 2013 60,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 54,251 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,337 miles

exhaust poor

o/s rear tyre poor condition

rear discs poor condition

rear pads low

Pass 15 Jan 2008 50,910 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,124 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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X554 GLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 56,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X554 GLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X554 GLH registered?

X554 GLH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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